21 Aug, 2019
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Reclinghem
Reclinghem (French pronunciation: [ʁəklɛ̃ɡɑ̃]; West Flemish: Reklingem) is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It was settled by the Viking Rikiwulf (the rich and powerful wolf) in the 9th century, who probably also settled nearby Richebourg and Rijkeghem in present Tielt, Belgium.
Geography
Reclinghem lies about 12 miles (19 km) south of Saint-Omer, on the D104 road, by the banks of the river Lys.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 176 | — |
| 1975 | 135 | −3.72% |
| 1982 | 142 | +0.72% |
| 1990 | 153 | +0.94% |
| 1999 | 144 | −0.67% |
| 2007 | 175 | +2.47% |
| 2012 | 220 | +4.68% |
| 2017 | 241 | +1.84% |
| Source: INSEE | ||
Places of interest
- The eighteenth century church of St. Firmin.
See also
References
- ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ "Populations légales 2021" (in French). The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 28 December 2023.
- ^ INSEE commune file
- ^ Population en historique depuis 1968, INSEE
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